Smithfield Foods, Inc. (the “Company”), an American food company and an industry leader in value-added packaged meats and fresh pork, today announced that the Company has commenced the roadshow for an underwritten initial public offering of 34,800,000 shares of its common stock. The initial public offering price is expected to be between $23.00 and $27.00 …
Category: Ag News
Jan 21
Rural Ecosystem Builders launch series of Rural small business Resource Conferences
Rural small business support organizations – including state agencies, CareerTechs, colleges and universities, incubators, accelerators, funding partners, and more – have come together to form a consortium known as Rural Ecosystem Builders, with collaborative resources branded as Launch Rural OK, and plan to ignite a series of small business resource conferences in February and March …
Jan 21
Mark Johnson on Calving and Cow Nutrition in Extreme Cold
Mark Johnson, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Breeding Specialist, offers herd health advice as part of the weekly series known as the “Cow Calf Corner,” published electronically by Dr. Derrell Peel, Johnson, and Paul Beck. Today, Johnson talks about calving and cow nutrition in extreme cold. Calving during the winter months can present some …
Jan 21
Tuesday Preopening Market Update with Dave Lanning
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Jan 20
Ag Groups Celebrate President Donald Trump’s Inauguration
Today, President Donald J. Trump was sworn into office as the 47th President of the United States. In response, several ag groups released statements in support of his inauguration. The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) President Keeff Felty, an Oklahoma wheat producer, released the following statement: “Congratulations to President Trump and Vice President Vance. President …
Jan 20
Empowering the Future of Farming: Taranis Unveils Innovative Ag Assistant Tool
Taranis hosted its annual Media Day this week welcoming ag producers, media, and others. The company, known for its commitment to innovative agricultural solutions, welcomed journalists eager to learn about the latest advancements in farming technology. Sarah Rang, the director of marketing, stood ready to guide the event. The focus of the discussion was Taranis’s …
Jan 20
Bice Attends President Trump’s Inauguration
Today, Congresswoman Bice attended the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump. The ceremony marked the beginning of the term for the 47th President of the United States and was held inside the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C due to the Arctic blast which is impacting the Washington metropolitan area. In his address, …
Jan 20
Former USDA Under Secretary Jenny Lester Moffitt Returns to American Farmland Trust as Senior Fellow
Jenny Lester Moffitt joins American Farmland Trust as Senior Fellow where her work will focus on enhancing the vitality of rural America by supporting farmers and ranchers in building diverse, profitable, and resilient farming operations now and into the future. Her portfolio will include work at the intersection of farming, ranching, and the communities in which they …
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